Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
Summary
A man accused of violent acts against the Alawite minority in Syria's coastal region claims he was guided by government forces. Despite this claim, the military police deny any coordination with the accused man.Key Facts
- The accused man, known as Abu Khalid, claims he was guided by Syrian government forces during a violent attack on the Alawite minority.
- The violence took place in the coastal village of Sanobar and involved armed civilians.
- Abu Khalid filmed himself killing a 64-year-old village resident, claiming the man was an armed insurgent.
- Military police deny any coordination with Abu Khalid.
- An estimated 900 civilians, mainly Alawites, were killed in these attacks in early March.
- The Alawites, who make up about 10% of Syria's population, are an offshoot of Shia Islam.
- The day before the attacks on the Alawites, there were deadly raids on government security forces.
- Witnesses claim several armed groups targeted Alawites, and government security forces tried to protect the villagers.
- About 200 people were reportedly killed in the village of Sanobar over a few days in early March.
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